Boulder Drivers, Are You Shopping for a 2014 Subaru Forester?
Boulder area drivers looking for a new crossover vehicle are sure to come across many intriguing models, including the Subaru Forester. Redesigned for the 2014 model year, the Forester is outfitted with a wide range of features including:
- A four-cylinder engine
- A six-speed manual transmission
- A four-speaker stereo system
There are plenty of choices in the crossover segment with comparable features, but if you are looking for a vehicle that stands out from the crowd, be sure to check out the 2014 Honda CR-V. As U.S. News & World Report’s number one Affordable Compact SUV, there is so much to love about this popular crossover from Honda. Available now in Boulder, the CR-V is the latest in Honda’s long line of crossovers that has helped to shape and define the vehicle class for nearly two decades.
A compact SUV is ideal for families because of its performance and versatility. However, of the most important components customers look at when it comes to family vehicles is safety. The Honda CR-V features smart airbags that deploy at different levels of force or will not deploy at all to ensure optimal protection for all passengers based on their size. The 2014 Forester does not offer smart airbag technology, which means the airbags will deploy at full force every time, potentially leading to injury.
If you are looking for power, you will find it with the 2014 Honda CR-V. This vehicle’s 2.4L DOHC 4-clyinder engine delivers 185 hp compared to the 170 hp generated by the standard 2.5L SOHC 4-cylinder engine found on the 2014 Forester 2.5i. The 2014 Honda CR-V also provides drivers with more cargo space than the Forester. With the rear seat up, the CR-V offers a whopping 37.2 cubic feet of room for cargo, while the Forester offers just 31.5 cubic feet.
To see how the 2014 Honda CR-V outshines the latest Forester, be sure to check out the side-by-side comparison below:
